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Carl M. Strozyk

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
BEL AIR, MD 21014
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CRD#: 2317341
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Professional summary


Carl Michael Strozyk, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Bel Air, Maryland and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Bel Air, Maryland.

Carl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Carl has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1)THE SMALL BUSINESS GROUP INC: 360 FINANCIAL GROUP, 139 N MAIN STREET, STE 300, BEL AIR, MD, -INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. 01/01/12, NIR, 1 HR/WK- 0/TRADING HR. 2)COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE RENTAL PROPERTIES, 139 NORTH MAIN LLC, 5 VALE RD, BEL AIR, MD, 1/2006 AS OWNER. NIR - 2 HR/WK - 2/TRADING. 3)THE SMALL BUSINESS GROUP INC:360 FINANCIAL GROUP - 139 N MAIN ST, STE 300, BEL AIR, MD, 1/1991 AS PRESIDENT. ACCOUNTING, TAXES, AND BUSINESS CONSULING. INV REL. DEVOTES 25 HRS/WK, ALL DURING TRADING. 4) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL-20/WK-20/TRADING. 03/01/11 5) CARL STROZYK, 139 N MAIN STREET, STE 300, BEL AIR, MD, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, 01/01/93, NIR, 1 HR/WK- 1/TRADING HR.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2012

Experience


Current

March 1, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 407 E. Churchville Rd. Ste 202, Bel Air, MD 21014
RIA
CRD#: 134139
BEL AIR, MD
Current

March 1, 2011 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 139 N. Main St. Suite 300, Bel Air, MD 21014
BD
CRD#: 39543
Bel Air, MD
Past

January 2, 2004 - March 15, 2011

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 1763
BEL AIR, MD
Past

January 2, 2004 - March 15, 2011

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
BEL AIR, MD
Past

February 17, 1999 - December 31, 2003

MEDALLION ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113788
BEL AIR, MD
Past

January 4, 1999 - December 31, 2003

MEDALLION INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45314
SEVERNA PARK, MD
Past

October 18, 1996 - December 31, 1998

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

January 1, 1996 - October 9, 1996

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 20, 1993 - January 1, 1996

COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22710

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS | WITS FINANCIAL | WHITE & ASSOCIATES | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP (TAG) | TAG WEALTH | TAG ADVISORS | TAG | SUNRIZE RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STATELINE WEALTH ADVISORS | RIPCORD WEALTH | RIPCORD PARTNERS | PREFERRED PARTNERS | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS IN PLANNING, LLC | PARAGON FINANCIAL, LLC | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GATEWAY NW WEALTH ADVISORS | GATEWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP | DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES | CORE NORTH CAPITAL PLANNING | CANTELLA CAPITAL GROUP LLC | CANTELLA | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. | CAMBRIDGE | AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Colorado
(12/9/2020)
RR
Delaware
(10/15/2021)
RR
Florida
(3/1/2011)
RR
Maryland
(3/1/2011)
IAR
Maryland
(3/1/2011)
RR
New Jersey
(3/1/2011)
RR
New York
(3/1/2011)
RR
North Carolina
(5/9/2023)
RR
Ohio
(12/22/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/1/2011)
RR
South Carolina
(11/25/2015)
RR
Virginia
(3/1/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/14/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS | WITS FINANCIAL | WHITE & ASSOCIATES | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP (TAG) | TAG WEALTH | TAG ADVISORS | TAG | SUNRIZE RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STATELINE WEALTH ADVISORS | RIPCORD WEALTH | RIPCORD PARTNERS | PREFERRED PARTNERS | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS IN PLANNING, LLC | PARAGON FINANCIAL, LLC | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GATEWAY NW WEALTH ADVISORS | GATEWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP | DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES | CORE NORTH CAPITAL PLANNING | CANTELLA CAPITAL GROUP LLC | CANTELLA | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. | CAMBRIDGE | AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
Mailing Address
Phone number
(641) 472-5100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3,361

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CIRA ADV 2A (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts438,414
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 102,413,096,032

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/09/2024
Cover Page
04/29/2024

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Company Information


CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 134139Bel Air, MD 21014

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